The realm of automotive technology is rife with jargon and acronyms, from ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) — which first appeared in 1978 — to ZEV (Zero-Emissions Vehicles). Sitting squarely between those ...

Broadly speaking, differentials can be categorized into open, locking, and limited-slip, and each of those types of differentials can be mechanical or electronic. In its most basic format, an open ...

A Limited slip differential helps you drive effectively and safely. At times, one of the leading wheels might get stuck when driving on gravel or sand. But if you have the differential, you can keep ...

When it comes to lockers, limited slips, spools, and every iteration of traction differential in between, we've literally driven them all. And that includes the old-school stuff that isn't ...

(iSeeCars) — To understand the benefits of a limited-slip differential (often abbreviated to “LSD” in automotive literature) you have to understand the basic components involved in turning a car’s ...

If you’ve ever shopped for a sports car, you’ll often hear the term “limited-slip differential” (or LSD); you’re probably aware that it’s better than not having one, but it can be unclear exactly what ...

Chances are your high school had al least one guy who spent all of his paper-route money on hopping up a V-8-powered daily driver. He installed headers, a big carb, wide tires, mags, traction bars, ...

I have a 1994 Grand Cherokee, 5.2 V-8, automatic, NP242, Dana 30 front and a Ford 8.8 rear with the factory limited-slip differential, both with 4:10 gears and 33-inch tires. This is my daily driver, ...

The electronic limited-slip differential (eLSD) is one of the greatest pieces of modern auto­motive magic. This wonderful contraption allows you to shift midcorner without lockup, helps you turn more ...